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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,999 cc

L8 LSCMOT history

L8 LSC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L8 LSC red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,427 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LSC was last recorded at 59,427 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,976 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,451 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,427 miles
  • 2025 – 54,976 miles
  • 2024 – 49,771 miles
  • 2023 – 45,229 miles
  • 2022 – 39,976 miles
  • 2021 – 36,020 miles
  • 2020 – 33,121 miles
  • 2019 – 28,290 miles
  • 2018 – 23,260 miles
  • 2017 – 18,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,427 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,427 miles (+4,451)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    978058464203
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass54,976 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    766205226044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,771 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    662451516554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,229 miles (+5,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    217592962623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass39,976 miles (+3,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    406432403503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass36,020 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    108496460543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,121 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,121 miles
    Test number
    990364278055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,290 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    381148110638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,260 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    561849209383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    803864760956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LSC

Does L8 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LSC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LSC?
The MOT on L8 LSC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LSC done?
L8 LSC was recorded at 59,427 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has L8 LSC ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 LSC has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 LSC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 LSC find?
L8 LSC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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